Event Management Trainee

HHV; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive earnings

Paid training

Professional development

Career growth

Team environment

Hands-on experience

Job summary

HHV is seeking an entry-level Event Management Trainee to join our growing team in Alexandria, VA. The role offers a paid training program to develop skills in client acquisition, negotiation, goal setting, and leadership within event management, sales, and customer engagement.

Candidates with backgrounds in retail, hospitality, sales, customer service, marketing, or related fields are encouraged, as these experiences provide transferable skills for success in this fast-paced, high-energy

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organization and time management abilities.
• Positive, professional attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Previous experience in event management, sales, retail, hospitality, marketing, or customer service is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in regular client and team training sessions to stay informed about industry trends, promotions, products, and services.
• Create, update, and maintain accurate customer accounts and records.
• Collaborate with team members to establish, execute, and achieve individual and team sales goals.
• Represent client brands through professional, face-to-face customer interactions with both new and existing customers.
• Build strong customer relationships while increasing brand awareness and recognition.
• Maintain clear, consistent, and professional communication with team members, clients, and management.
• Support the onboarding, training, and mentorship of new team representatives.
• Contribute to a positive, energetic, and results-driven team environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a motivated Entry-Level Event Management Trainee to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals looking to build a career in event management, sales, customer acquisition, and team leadership.

Through our comprehensive paid training program , you’ll develop valuable skills in client acquisition, negotiation, goal setting, sales strategy, customer engagement, and leadership. Candidates with experience in retail, hospitality, sales, customer service, marketing, or related fields are encouraged to apply, as these backgrounds provide highly transferable skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in regular client and team training sessions to stay informed about industry trends, promotions, products, and services.
• Create, update, and maintain accurate customer accounts and records.
• Collaborate with team members to establish, execute, and achieve individual and team sales goals.
• Represent client brands through professional, face-to-face customer interactions with both new and existing customers.
• Build strong customer relationships while increasing brand awareness and recognition.
• Maintain clear, consistent, and professional communication with team members, clients, and management.
• Support the onboarding, training, and mentorship of new team representatives.
• Contribute to a positive, energetic, and results-driven team environment.

Qualifications amp; Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organization and time management abilities.
• Positive, professional attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Previous experience in event management, sales, retail, hospitality, marketing, or customer service is a plus but not required.

Benefits

• Competitive earning potential with performance-based opportunities.
• Comprehensive paid training and professional development.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Hands-on experience in event management, sales, customer acquisition, and leadership.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
• Transferable skills that can support long-term professional development.

Start Your Career in Event Management

If you’re ambitious, people-oriented, and ready to develop your skills in event management, sales, marketing, and leadership , we’d love to hear from you.